Better Community Business Network

🔨 A £3,000 BCBN grant helped @RammyMen expand its NEET Woodwork Project — turning a small workshop into a space where 176 people gained skills, confidence, and connection through 758+ hours of training. 🙌 🔗 bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/turn… #BCBN #CommunityImpact #SkillsForLife

A £1,311.90 BCBN grant helped SNAPS Yorkshire CIO deliver the Superstar Awards celebrating 51 children with disabilities and bringing 159 people together in a fun family day event. bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/york… #BCBN #CommunityImpact #GrassrootsSupport

A £3,150 BCBN grant helped @ArundelMuseum deliver free Lego & art workshops for 140 children, creating fun, creative days full of confidence and connection for local families. bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/empo… #BCBN #CommunityImpact #CreativeLearning #GrassrootsSupport

A £3,000 BCBN grant helped ECHO host a joyful day at London Zoo for 77 heart families, creating space for connection, shared experiences & memories that last. Read more: bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/a-da… #BCBN #CommunitySupport #HeartFamilies #GrantImpact

Today at @Challney_Girls, the girls participated in an exciting final session for Resilient Minds - making therapeutic hats exploring all of their senses. To conclude, we held an indoor wellbeing picnic to celebrate the end of their participation in the Student Advisory Group💗

In October 2024, a £2,850 grant from BCBN enabled Timebanking UK to launch a much-needed fast-track training module for new and transitioning time bank co-ordinators across the UK. bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/supp… #Training #Governance #TImebanking #Community

🔗 Learn more: muslimmindcollaborative.co.uk/resilient-mind… #Youth #Schools #ResilientMinds #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Resilient Minds is a new schools programme by BCBN, in partnership with @ChilternLT and sponsored by @Muslim_Aid We’re working with over 2,200 students across Luton to support mental health, resilience, and youth leadership through culturally sensitive, student-led initiatives.

@muslimmind_uk 🔗Learn more about Resilient Minds: muslimmindcollaborative.co.uk/resilient-mind… #ResilientMind #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #FaithAndWellbeing #MuslimMindCollaborative #BCBN #YoungMuslims #EquityInMentalHealth #CommunityLedChange

@muslimmind_uk For over a decade, BCBN has invested in initiatives that uplift and protect young people—from tackling youth violence to improving access to faith. We incubate projects and programmes that address the most pressing social challenges facing Muslim communities across the UK.

Announcing BCBN’s New Flagship Programme: Resilient Minds. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're proud to launch Resilient Minds — a bold new school-based programme supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young Muslims in Luton.

This week for resilient Minds, the students participated in their first long table discussion, via a wellbeing picnic🧺 Themes such as gender and how their mental health could be better supported at school were explored. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthMatters

A £3000 grant from BCBN helped @goodwillcaravan provide laptops to 12 refugees—unlocking access to jobs, education, and essential services 🔗bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/empo…

A £3000 grant from BCBN supported @Mustafia_Sharif Homeless Feed initiative, delivering over 4,800 hot meals to Manchester’s homeless community. Operating twice a week, the project created more than just nourishment—it offered dignity and compassion 🔗bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/feed…

A £3000 grant from BCBN helped @BHealthbus deliver 546 meals, hygiene access & health checks to 86 people in Bournemouth. bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/prov…

Eid Mubarak! This year, we helped light up The London Eye in celebration of Eid, a powerful symbol of unity, visibility & recognition of Muslim communities. Grateful to see iconic landmarks marking this moment! Stay connected with Muslim Women Founders—dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1406171/…

Gathering with Muslim community reps under the London Eye for #Eid al-Fitr was a powerful reminder of the importance of visibility & representation. Celebrating tradition while highlighting the contributions of Muslim women in leadership & entrepreneurship.

BCBN awarded £2,996 to @CycleSistersUK, empowering 81 #MuslimWomen across London through #cycling, boosting confidence and health. With several new Ride Leaders trained and riders taking on major events like #RideLondon, the movement is growing! 🔗bcbn.org.uk/blog-post/empo…

BCBN awarded £3,000 to Uist Beò, showcasing 10 inspiring stories from young entrepreneurs and community leaders in North Uist. With over 100,000 views in just 28 days, their stories boosted local visibility and drove #sustainabledevelopment. 🔗 shorturl.at/FWy5X #Community